At first, Hamlet and the planets seem far removed from table manners. But social historians see close links between the Renaissance outlook and the rapid development of codes of behavior at the table.

Table manners have definitely not gone out of style,” says Diane Gottsman, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life,” and founder of the Protocol School of Texas. Following are several examples ...

But good table manners involve a lot more than that. According to the workshop instructor, people should be happy and comfortable when they are dining with you. It sounds easy but it is not.

Now, Jessie and Lennie Ware are serving up more of the good stuff with their new recipe book Table Manners: The Cookbook – and they’ve shared three recipes with Stylist. If you love food and ...